multi-use SPD shoes?

gdcfc1
gdcfc1 Posts: 127
edited May 2014 in Road buying advice
Looking to get new shoes but wat to use same for MTB and Road bike, plus want to use for occasional (mid-field) triathlon. WIll only get as long as Olympic distance tri (mostly Sprint). So want "quick release" and will put in eleastic laces if need laces. However will ride MTB for fun on trails andso on so need shoes with some robustness I think.

Suggestions?
looking into the +1

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  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    what pedals will u be using?
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
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  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    M520 SPD pedals and any mountain bike shoes that fit, I use Mo77. If you are that bothered, try to find the stiffest ones you can.
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    +1 M077 my choice also
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    RT81 my choice. Look like road shoes act like MTB
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
    Strava http://app.strava.com/athletes/1608875
  • Bar Shaker
    Bar Shaker Posts: 2,313
    I have Sidi Dragon 3. The Boa system should let you get them on easily and they will be perfect in all the disciplines you list.
    Boardman Elite SLR 9.2S
    Boardman FS Pro
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    goonz wrote:
    RT81 my choice. Look like road shoes act like MTB

    These or M088 are a good choice.

    If you want cheap then Aldi probably still have some for £19.99!
  • gdcfc1
    gdcfc1 Posts: 127
    Thanks!
    Regarding the pedals I have shimano spd.
    Will look at the suggestions.
    looking into the +1
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Which Shimano SPD pedals?
    What are your current shoes?

    Racing MTB with Boa. They look more like road shoes and Boa are much quicker to get on/off.

    Any stiff MTB shoe will do. Boa makes for a quick on off so would recommend these........
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lou ... s-ec045935
    I am a size 10 and need a 46 in LG shoes but 45 in Specialized or Shimano, so possibly go a size above your current ones.

    Laces ?? Elastic laces??? Maybe you should just use toe clips.
  • iron-clover
    iron-clover Posts: 737
    Yup, I'd go with the stiffest MTB shoe you can afford (looking on e-bay can get some bargains as well!) possibly with velcro straps for your triathalons, but really I wouldn't have thought that any well designed system would take any more than a few seconds more to secure!

    Obviously the road shoes can be made lighter due to the less tread, and also I find 'hot spots' above the spd cleats rather than the road cleats, but mine aren't the stiffest of shoes so if you get a decent carbon sole you probably won't notice any difference between the two. I know plenty of people who use mtb cleats on the road because they're easier to walk on at cafe stops etc.

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